What to know before Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom open on Tuesday, October 27. All times are Eastern Time.
Magic Kingdom
| Park hours | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Early Theme Park Entry from 8:30 AM for Disney resort hotel guests) |
| Tonight | Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party (separate ticket); day guests leave at 6:00 PM |
| Weather | High 80°F, low 66°F, clear sky, 0% chance of rain |
| Crowd forecast | 5 out of 10 (5 is a typical day at this park) |
| Lightning Lane | Multi Pass $29 |
| Busiest stretch | Usually 11 AM–2 PM (headliners average 34 min) |
| Closed today | Jingle Cruise: Closed through at least Nov 2, 2026; Walt Disney World Railroad - Fantasyland: Closed through at least Oct 29, 2026; Walt Disney World Railroad - Main Street, U.S.A.: Closed through at least Oct 29, 2026; Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress: Closed through at least Jan 4, 2027 |
Magic Kingdom closes at 6:00 PM today for Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, which begins at 7:00 PM and runs until 12:00 AM. Eligible guests can enjoy Early Entry starting at 8:30 AM, 30 minutes before the park officially opens at 9:00 AM. This early closure means you'll want to prioritize your must-do attractions.
Rope drop plan
For eligible guests, Early Entry begins at 8:30 AM. Typically, TRON Lightcycle / Run and Seven Dwarfs Mine Train are among the busiest attractions. Yesterday, TRON Lightcycle / Run averaged 62 minutes with a peak of 80 minutes, and Seven Dwarfs Mine Train averaged 46 minutes with a peak of 65 minutes.
Lightning Lane: worth it today?
A Lightning Lane Multi Pass is available for $29 today, which could be useful given the early park closure. There are no Lightning Lane Single Pass options listed for today.
Shows and timing
Catch The Dapper Dans starting at 9:00 AM, with performances throughout the morning and early afternoon. Mickey's Magical Friendship Faire has shows at 10:00 AM, 11:35 AM, 12:45 PM, 2:55 PM, and 4:00 PM. The Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade steps off at 2:00 PM. Note that Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular performances at 7:35 PM, 9:05 PM, 10:35 PM, and 11:59 PM are part of Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party.
Plan your day
- Arrive for Early Entry at 8:30 AM if eligible, or at 9:00 AM park opening, to prioritize popular attractions like TRON Lightcycle / Run or Seven Dwarfs Mine Train before waits typically peak.
- Plan for shows or a break between 11 AM and 2 PM, as this is typically the busiest stretch of the day, with headliner waits averaging 34 minutes.
- Be aware of closures today: Jingle Cruise is closed through at least Nov 2, 2026. Walt Disney World Railroad stations at Fantasyland and Main Street, U.S.A. are closed through at least Oct 29, 2026. Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress is closed through at least Jan 4, 2027.
- Remember that Magic Kingdom closes to day guests at 6:00 PM for Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, so plan your departure accordingly.
EPCOT
| Park hours | 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM (Early Theme Park Entry from 8:30 AM for Disney resort hotel guests) |
| Weather | High 80°F, low 66°F, clear sky, 0% chance of rain |
| Crowd forecast | 5 out of 10 (5 is a typical day at this park) |
| Lightning Lane | Multi Pass $26; Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Single Pass $21 |
| Rope-drop pick | Soarin' Across America: usually about 9 min at opening vs. 36 min at its peak |
| Busiest stretch | Usually 4 PM–7 PM (headliners average 57 min) |
| Closed today | Living with the Land – Glimmering Greenhouses: Closed through at least Nov 26, 2026 |
EPCOT opens at 9:00 AM today, with Early Entry for eligible guests starting at 8:30 AM. To get a head start on your day, consider rope dropping Soarin' Across America, which typically saves 22 minutes compared to its peak wait.
Rope drop plan
For rope drop, head to Soarin' Across America in World Nature. It typically has a wait of 9 minutes at opening, compared to a typical peak wait of 36 minutes, saving you 22 minutes. This attraction is also available via Lightning Lane Multi Pass, so you may not need to rope drop it.
Lightning Lane: worth it today?
The Lightning Lane Multi Pass is available for $26 today and is not sold out. A Lightning Lane Single Pass for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is available for $21. Yesterday, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind had a peak wait of 105 minutes, and Test Track peaked at 120 minutes, making Lightning Lane a good option for these headliners.
Shows and timing
Catch the JAMMitors with their first performance at 8:30 AM, or ¡Celebración Encanto! starting at 9:45 AM. Other options include Mariachi Cobre at 11:15 AM and Voices of Liberty also at 11:15 AM.
Plan your day
- Arrive for Early Entry at 8:30 AM and head to Soarin' Across America to experience it with a typically short wait.
- Consider purchasing a Lightning Lane Single Pass for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind ($21) or the Multi Pass ($26) to bypass long lines, especially during the typical peak hours of 4 PM to 7 PM when headliner waits average 57 minutes.
- Take a break from rides and enjoy a show like JAMMitors (first show at 8:30 AM) or ¡Celebración Encanto! (first show at 9:45 AM).
- Note that Living with the Land – Glimmering Greenhouses is closed today through at least November 26, 2026.
Hollywood Studios
| Park hours | 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM (Early Theme Park Entry from 8:30 AM for Disney resort hotel guests) |
| Weather | High 80°F, low 66°F, clear sky, 0% chance of rain |
| Crowd forecast | 5 out of 10 (5 is a typical day at this park) |
| Lightning Lane | Multi Pass $27; Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Single Pass $24 |
| Busiest stretch | Usually 11 AM–2 PM (headliners average 47 min) |
Eligible guests can take advantage of Early Entry starting at 8:30 AM, 30 minutes before the park officially opens at 9:00 AM. Be aware that Hollywood Studios typically experiences its busiest period between 11 AM and 2 PM, when headliner attractions average 47-minute waits.
Rope drop plan
If you are eligible for Early Entry, consider heading directly to a popular attraction like Slinky Dog Dash, which saw a peak wait of 130 minutes yesterday. This strategy can help you experience one of the park's typically worst waits early in the day.
Lightning Lane: worth it today?
The Lightning Lane Multi Pass is available today for $27. For individual attractions, a Lightning Lane Single Pass for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance is available for $24. Yesterday, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance averaged 36 minutes and peaked at 70 minutes, so a Single Pass could be beneficial to bypass that wait.
Shows and timing
Hollywood Studios offers a variety of shows throughout the day. "For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration" begins at 9:30 AM, and "The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure" starts at 10:00 AM. Later in the morning, catch "Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular!" at 10:45 AM or "Beauty and the Beast – Live on Stage" at 11:00 AM.
Plan your day
- If you have Early Entry, arrive by 8:30 AM to prioritize a high-demand ride like Slinky Dog Dash, which typically sees the worst waits.
- Consider purchasing a Lightning Lane Single Pass for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance for $24 to save time, especially since it peaked at 70 minutes yesterday.
- Plan to enjoy a show or grab a meal during the typical peak hours of 11 AM to 2 PM, when headliner waits average 47 minutes.
- Don't miss the first showing of "Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular!" at 10:45 AM or "Beauty and the Beast – Live on Stage" at 11:00 AM to fit them into your morning schedule.
Animal Kingdom
| Park hours | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Early Theme Park Entry from 7:30 AM for Disney resort hotel guests) |
| Weather | High 80°F, low 66°F, clear sky, 0% chance of rain |
| Crowd forecast | 5 out of 10 (5 is a typical day at this park) |
| Lightning Lane | Multi Pass $17; Avatar Flight of Passage Single Pass $17 |
| Rope-drop pick | Kali River Rapids: usually about 7 min at opening vs. 39 min at its peak |
| Busiest stretch | Usually 10 AM–1 PM (headliners average 38 min) |
Animal Kingdom opens for Early Entry at 7:30 AM today, with general admission starting at 8:00 AM. Expect typical peak waits averaging 38 minutes between 10 AM and 1 PM, with Avatar Flight of Passage, Na'vi River Journey, and Kilimanjaro Safaris typically seeing the worst waits.
Rope drop plan
Early Entry guests can head to Kali River Rapids, which typically has a 7-minute wait at opening, saving 28 minutes compared to its typical peak of 39 minutes. Kilimanjaro Safaris usually sees a 27-minute wait at opening, saving 25 minutes from its 54-minute typical peak. Na'vi River Journey typically has an 18-minute wait at opening, saving 21 minutes from its 48-minute typical peak. Kali River Rapids, Kilimanjaro Safaris, and Na'vi River Journey are also available via Lightning Lane Multi Pass, so you may not need to rope drop them.
Lightning Lane: worth it today?
A Lightning Lane Multi Pass is available for $17 today. Avatar Flight of Passage can be purchased as a Lightning Lane Single Pass for $17.
Shows and timing
Catch the Tam Tam Drummers of Harambe starting at 8:10 AM or Animal Encounters: Winged Encounters – The Kingdom Takes Flight at 8:15 AM. DiVine has a show at 8:35 AM. Festival of the Lion King begins its first show at 10:00 AM, with Feathered Friends in Flight! starting at 10:45 AM.
Plan your day
- Utilize Early Entry starting at 7:30 AM to experience Na'vi River Journey or Kilimanjaro Safaris with shorter waits.
- Plan to enjoy shows like Festival of the Lion King at 10:00 AM or Feathered Friends in Flight! at 10:45 AM during the typical peak hours of 10 AM to 1 PM, when headliner waits average 38 minutes.
- Consider purchasing a Lightning Lane Multi Pass for $17 to save time on Kali River Rapids, Kilimanjaro Safaris, or Na'vi River Journey, or a Lightning Lane Single Pass for Avatar Flight of Passage for $17.
- Yesterday, Avatar Flight of Passage averaged 32 minutes with a peak of 50 minutes, and Kilimanjaro Safaris averaged 28 minutes with a peak of 65 minutes, indicating these are key rides to prioritize early or with Lightning Lane.
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Hours, prices and the forecast are as of 5:00 AM ET on October 27. Disney can change them during the day.